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This 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS is a two-owner example that has reportedly stayed in the Southeastern US from new and was purchased by the current owner 21 years ago. 25k miles have since been added, and the car now shows 91,500 miles. In the early 2000s, this example received a bare-metal repaint in its factory color. At around the same time, the carbureted 2.9-liter V8 and 5-speed manual transmission were rebuilt by HESCO and Lee Hurley in Birmingham, Alabama. The interior was also refreshed, and maintenance within the past two years included a belt service, new clutch and water pump, Koni shocks, fluid changes, new tires, brake work, a new A/C compressor, and more as described below. This 308 is now being offered by the seller on behalf of his father with some service records and a clean Alabama title.

The seller states that the older two-stage repaint still displays a good shine throughout. Larger 16″ alloy wheels were added and wear recently-replaced tires, and upgraded sway bars have also been fitted. Flaws reportedly consist of a few rust bubbles in one of the doors, as well as a slight passenger door misalignment that resulted from an accident years ago.

Within the past two years, extensive servicing has been carried out. According to included records, new Koni shocks have been fitted all around along with new polyurethane suspension bushings, new front brake rotors, new brake pads, four rebuilt brake calipers, and a rebuilt passenger-side CV axle. The turn signals and wiper controls were also rebuilt by vintage Ferrari specialists Unobtanium in Groton, Massachusetts.

The refreshed interior includes wool carpeting with aluminum heat-shield backing underneath. The leather upholstery is free of rips or tears and displays some looseness on the driver’s seat cushion as shown above. The seller notes that the factory spare wheel and tool kit are missing from the front trunk.

All features are said to be in good working order, and recent work included an upgraded fuse panel and converting the power windows to be relay-driven. Additionally, the A/C compressor and all associated hoses have been replaced, and the system now reportedly works well. The 5-speed manual transmission was rebuilt roughly 10k miles ago in the early 2000s and benefits from a new clutch, a fluid change, and a new transmission input shaft seal. According to the seller, the first gear synchro sticks intermittently.

The 2.9-liter DOHC V8 was rebuilt in the early 2000s by HESCO and Lee Hurley in Birmingham, Alabama. Work included a valve job along with new cylinder liners, rings, and bearings. The seller does not have a receipt for the work and estimates that the rebuild was done approximately 10k miles ago.

An engine belt change was completed 18 months ago, and additional work within the past two years included an Unobtanium shift shaft quad seal and a coolant flush, as well as a new gear-reduction starter, timing drive seals, water pump, front main seal, alternator, and oil cooler hoses. Receipts covering the recent work will be included with the sale.